APMA News Brief

Alternative payment methods may be here to stay, but changes are likely, according to a health policy analyst. 

Visit https://www.hhnmag.com/articles/8732-are-alternative-payment-models-here-to-stay-a-strategic-perspective to view the full article online.

A proposal from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to replace MIPS may be gaining support.

Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/practicemanagement/reimbursement/69742 to view the full article online.

More insurance companies are likely to leave health-care exchanges if the individual mandate is repealed, some experts say. 

Visit http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/health-plans/insurers-facing-impossible-scenario-cover-everyone-no-individual-mandate to view the full article online.

This week, Republican members of the House of Representatives proposed delaying a number of taxes related to the Affordable Care Act, including one on medical devices. 

Visit https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-tax-healthcare/republicans-propose-to-delay-pause-obamacare-taxes-idUSKBN1E62ZF to view the full article online.

Email phishing schemes were the most common type of attack on practices, edging computer viruses.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/4-out-of-5-us-physicians-have-experienced-a-cybersecurity-attack/512848/ to view the full article online.

Creating a strong business plan and finding high-quality employees are key when establishing a practice. 

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/3-key-money-matters-new-medical-practices to view the full article online.

A new study finds that the concentration of health care providers varies widely among different states. 

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/access-to-doctors-varies-widely-america-s-health-rankings to view the full article online.

To alleviate the discomfort for larger corns and calluses, see a podiatrist. 

Visit https://chicagohealthonline.com/get-relief-corns-calluses/ to view the full article online.

RICE—rest, ice, compression and elevation--can help in dealing with sports-related ankle sprains.

Visit http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/The-Running-Doctor-Dealing-with-ankle-sprains-12409977.php to view the full article online.

Wearing shoes that don't fit properly is a common cause of athletic injuries in older men.

Visit http://thyblackman.com/2017/12/11/sole-searching-is-good-for-your-feet/ to view the full article online.

Foot problems can end up affecting other parts of the body as well. 

Visit http://www.longevitylive.com/anti-aging-beauty/anti-aging-health-studies/treat-feet-know/ to view the full article online.

For people with diabetes, daily foot checks are an essential part of self-care

Visit http://www.fox7austin.com/good-day/tips-for-healthy-feet to view the full article online.

According to a new report, podiatrist ranks eighth on the list of highest-paying jobs, a list dominated by health-care careers. 

Visit http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2017/12/top_10_highest-paying_jobs_are.html to view the full article online.

Limiting interruptions and other techniques can help to improve the quality of communication between physicians and their patients. 

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/qa-refocusing-physician-patient-communication to view the full article online.